Standardized Testing Archives

Fall 2021 Advice for Rising Sophomores

As you head into your second year of high school, you may be considering what you’ll need to do to prepare for college. Here are some suggestions for making the most of your sophomore year.

Fall 2021 Advice for Rising Juniors

Junior year involves a lot of preparation for applying to college. We’ve got some advice about what to keep track of so your applications will be as strong as possible next year.

This Week in College Admissions – 07/23/2021

Get caught up on the latest news in college admissions, including ACT testing accommodations, diversity in the UC System, a study on discrimination, and banning legacy admission.

This Week in College Admissions – 07/16/2021

Get caught up on the latest news in college admissions, including scrutinizing college ranking systems, updated testing policies, big donations, and scholarships for a spelling bee champ.

What Colleges Care About in a Pandemic

After an unusual pandemic year, find out what colleges care about most.

SAT or ACT? Updates for 2021

Learn about updates to the SAT and ACT and decide which test is right for you.

Highly Selective Admissions: In Conversation with Stanford and Barnard Admissions Deans – Part 1

Highlights from our webinar: Part 1 of 3, in which Deans from Stanford University and Barnard College discussed how test-optional policies impacted college admissions this year.

This Week in College Admissions – 06/11/2021

Get caught up on the latest news in college admissions, including more updates on standardized testing, college policies to encourage vaccines, a college keeping its controversial name, pay for college athletes, and a financial gift for students at Maryland HBCUs.